What if everything you've been told about cancer treatment is leaving out the most important piece?

After healing her own breast cancer 100% naturally despite living what most would call a perfect clean lifestyle, Katrina discovered that one-size-fits-all medicine - whether conventional or alternative - fails because it doesn't address YOUR unique root causes.

In this episode, we break down her comprehensive 10-part framework for building an individualized cancer recovery team. We explore why PET scans use glucose to find cancer yet patients are told diet doesn't matter, how stress can sabotage even perfect nutrition, and the shocking truth about what most oncologists never test.

Whether you're facing a diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this conversation gives you the tools to take control of your health journey through collaborative care that honors both your body's wisdom and medical expertise.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/217

The biggest hormone myth is finally being debunked, and it's kept millions of women suffering needlessly.

I'm talking with Dr. Deb Matthew about the shocking truth: estrogen actually protects against breast cancer, with studies showing a 24% reduction in risk. For 20 years, women have been denied hormone support based on a completely misinterpreted study.

We dive deep into how hormone imbalances fuel autoimmune conditions, why your doctor might still be afraid to help you, and what you need to know to advocate for yourself. If you've been told you're "too young" or "too old" for hormones, or that feeling exhausted and irritable is just "normal aging," this conversation could change everything. You deserve to feel resilient, not depleted.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/216

Ever wonder why you can't stop craving sugar and carbs no matter how hard you try? It's not about willpower; it's about the wrong bacteria controlling your gut.

Paul Barattiero, founder of Echo Water and pioneer in hydrogen therapy, reveals the shocking truth behind those relentless food cravings. Your gut should naturally produce 10-12 liters of hydrogen gas daily through proper fermentation, but most of us are nowhere near that.

In this conversation, Paul shares how he accidentally discovered hydrogen water while desperately trying to heal his wife's severe health issues. What he found changed everything: 96% of your gut bacteria need a specific electrical environment to thrive, and when they don't get it, the wrong bacteria take over - literally controlling what you crave. I dive deep into the science behind why your microbiome needs negative electrical potential, how hydrogen water creates the perfect terrain for healing, and why you might finally be able to eat foods you've been avoiding for years.

This isn't another wellness trend… We're talking about 1,500+ studies and real solutions for chronic inflammation and autoimmunity!

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts visit inspiredliving.show/215

After 35 years in medicine, Dr. Joe Jacko has seen it all - and he's ready to tell you what the medical industry doesn't want you to know. In our conversation, he breaks down why patients only get half the information they need, how drug studies use misleading statistics, and why evidence-based medicine has become cookbook medicine driven by insurance profits.

But this isn't just criticism, it's empowerment.

We discuss Blue Zone residents living to 100 without knowing medical science, why purpose can outweigh poor health markers, and practical strategies for advocating for yourself in medical appointments. Dr. Jacko now runs a comprehensive wellness clinic proving that lifestyle medicine works better than pills for chronic conditions.

Key topics: patient empowerment, lifestyle medicine, autoimmune healing, finding integrative doctors, Blue Zones longevity secrets, and why gentle movement beats over-exercising.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit: inspiredliving.show/214

Chris Burres, chief scientist at MyVitalC, sits down with me to expose a shocking truth about the supplement industry.

Peer-reviewed research shows 50% of supplements don't contain what's on their labels - and Chris tested 22 ESS60 products to prove it.

We dive deep into the Nobel Prize-winning ESS60 molecule that extended rat lifespans by 90% with zero tumors, how it works in your mitochondria to buffer oxidative stress, and why manufacturing integrity matters more than marketing claims. Chris also shares his personal migraine transformation story and explains why mindset journaling might be the most important longevity practice you're not doing.

This conversation will change how you think about cellular health and supplement quality forever.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/213

I'm busting the biggest autoimmune myths with Dr. Cory Rice, who went from solving cold cases in forensics to solving the puzzle of autoimmune disease.

This isn't your typical "manage your condition" conversation - we're talking about actual reversal and why these conditions aren't rare anymore (affecting 1 in 10 people!).

Dr. Rice explains why 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, why women are disproportionately affected, and reveals his mandatory gut testing approach that's helping patients reclaim their lives. If you've been told there's no hope or you just need to "manage" your autoimmune condition, this episode will change your perspective completely.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/212

In this episode I'm sharing Heather's incredible story of refusing conventional cancer treatment and choosing the metabolic approach instead.

At 37, facing vulvar cancer, she declined surgery and radiation, implementing therapeutic ketogenic diet, high-dose IVs, and complete lifestyle transformation. Now cancer-free and helping others, she reveals why blood sugar dysfunction drives both autoimmunity and cancer, and the one test that shows metabolic health in 94% of people.

We dive deep into how our biography influences our biology and practical steps you can take today to assess your own metabolic health.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/211

Meet Jess Faulds, who was diagnosed with MS at just 15 years old. After failing four different disease-modifying therapies, she underwent an intense stem cell transplant at 26 that essentially wiped out her immune system.

Six years later, she's living symptom-free with no relapses or progression.

As a personal trainer and holistic nutrition coach, Jess shares the practical strategies that supported her healing: staying active through treatment, plant-based whole foods nutrition, her "if you bite it, you write it" food tracking method, and mindset tools like "comparison is the thief of joy."

Whether you're dealing with autoimmune issues or want to optimize your health, this conversation offers hope and actionable wisdom.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit: inspiredliving.show/210

This week I'm joined by Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia's Chief Health Officer, for a fascinating dive into your body's repair system.

We explore what's really happening to your stem cells as you age - spoiler alert: they don't disappear, they just get stuck in toxic environments that prevent them from working.

Dr. Pardi breaks down the science of stem cell exhaustion, one of the 15 hallmarks of aging, and shares practical strategies to support these ancient repair mechanisms. From the evolutionary origins of stem cells to cutting-edge protocols that work with your body's natural rhythms, this conversation reveals how to optimize your repair system at any age.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/209

I'm sitting down with mental health advocate Brian Sachetta to discuss something that affects so many of us: how chronic stress triggers autoimmune flares.

Brian breaks down why our nervous systems evolved for acute threats but now struggle with constant modern stressors like social media and work pressure.

The key insight? Healing only happens in our parasympathetic state, but we're stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

We share practical tools you can use anywhere: breathing techniques, movement, eye exercises, and grounding practices that actually work with your evolutionary wiring instead of against it.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit: inspiredliving.show/208

I'm obsessed with this conversation. Hali Laricey taught me how to read my CBC with differential like a detective - and you probably already have years of these sitting in your patient portal right now. Those "normal" labs everyone dismisses? 

They're actually hiding specific patterns that can predict autoimmune flares months before symptoms hit. Hali breaks down the exact functional ranges for neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes that reveal bacterial loads, viral activity, and chronic infections like EBV. This isn't about ordering expensive specialty tests - the CBC with differential is available anywhere and costs almost nothing. 

If you've been told your labs are normal but you still feel terrible, this episode will give you the tools to have empowered conversations with your healthcare team.

For the full show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/207

I've watched it happen over and over… high-achieving women who appear to have it all together while their bodies are quietly screaming for help through autoimmune symptoms.

My guest Tori Jenae, a trauma-informed coach with multiple psychology degrees, reveals why the very traits we think make us "good" might actually be making us sick. She breaks down how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning create chronic stress that literally changes our biology.

Tori shares her powerful framework of three consciousness levels for healing and explains why your immune system might be the protective mother you never had. If you're tired of managing symptoms without addressing root causes, this episode offers a roadmap for healing that goes far beyond diet and supplements.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/206

This week I'm sharing a conversation that could completely shift how you think about healing from trauma and chronic illness. My guest Lisa Erickson went from tech worker to energy healer after her own health crises showed her something profound: when we're dealing with trauma or chronic illness, we often disconnect from our bodies as a survival mechanism. But that same disconnection can block our healing.

Lisa breaks down how chakras work as the organs in your energy anatomy, bridging your physical body, emotions, and spirit. What I love about her approach is how practical it is - you don't need to be "woo woo" or spend hours meditating. She shows you how to link simple energy practices to things you already do, like brushing your teeth.

We dive deep into why the root chakra at your tailbone is the foundation for all healing (hint: it's connected to your immune system and adrenals), and she maps out how each energy center connects to specific body systems and healing opportunities.

This isn't about bypassing medical care - it's about adding another layer of support that helps you feel safe in your body again.

Dr Mathur spent years watching patients stay stuck in symptom management until life opened her eyes to what's really possible.

After her own health crisis forced her out of conventional medicine, she developed a three-pillar approach that's helped thousands of patients get off medications and feel like themselves again.

We dive into her game-changing method for identifying toxins, deficiencies, and imbalances that block healing, plus the truth about bioidentical hormones and why your body's innate healing ability just needs the right support. If you've ever been told "your labs are fine" while feeling awful, this conversation will give you hope and practical next steps.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript, visit inspiredliving.show/204

After 38 years as a primary care physician, Dr. Gary Sprouse noticed his stressed patients all knew they wanted less stress, but couldn't tell him where they wanted to be instead.

This led him to develop his revolutionary "happy place" framework that's helping people transform their relationship with worry and anxiety.

In this week's episode I dive deep into Gary's unique approach: why our greatest human skills create stress as side effects, the universal architecture of happiness, and his game-changing "shoebox method" for managing overwhelm. Gary gives us practical tools to transform worry into planning and build resilience in our anxiety-inducing modern world. As someone working with autoimmune conditions, I see how chronic stress impacts healing and how powerful it is when people learn to build their happy place.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts visit: inspiredliving.show/203

If you've been avoiding medicinal mushrooms because you're worried about immune stimulation, this conversation will change your mind. I talk with naturopathic doctor and mushroom expert Dr. Anna Sitkoff about how most medicinal mushrooms actually promote immune balance and tolerance.

Anna explains how mushrooms support autoimmune healing on multiple levels: feeding beneficial gut bacteria, reducing pathogen load, and calming the nervous system. She shares which mushrooms work best for specific conditions, quality markers to look for when shopping, and why reishi is called the "mushroom of immortality."

This episode opened my eyes to how these powerful healing allies can support our bodies naturally without overstimulating our already reactive immune systems.

For the complete show notes and links visit inspiredliving.show/202

In this episode, Einat Shinar and I dig into why sleep is the game changer for women’s health—especially when it comes to weight, hormones, and inflammation. We break down how poor sleep throws off your hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, making it harder to control cravings and lose weight. Einat shares simple, science-backed habits to reset your cortisol and circadian rhythm, like morning sunlight and mindful eating with protein pacing. We also dive into sleep challenges during perimenopause and menopause, plus a clever mental trick called “cognitive shuffling” to help you fall back asleep quickly. If you’re ready to stop struggling with sleep and start supporting your hormones and wellness, this episode is for you.

For the complete show notes and links visit inspiredliving.show/201

In this episode, I sit down with Bracha Goetz, an inspiring children's author and Harvard graduate, who shares her journey from feeling empty despite outward success to discovering the life-changing power of gratitude. 

We dive deep into the reasons behind the relentless search for fulfillment and how society often gets success all wrong. 

Bracha introduces us to her unique "pleasure ladder," revealing how gratitude can transform our everyday experiences and connect us to something greater. You'll walk away with practical tips on how to cultivate gratitude in your life, which can lead to real joy and purpose—even amidst struggles. If you've ever felt that something was missing, this conversation is for you. 

Tune in and discover how to start filling your life with joy and gratitude today!

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Bill Rawls, a physician with 40 years of experience who shifted his focus to herbal therapy after facing chronic illness himself. Bill shares his inspiring wellness journey from traditional medicine to discovering the healing potential of herbs, especially for chronic diseases like Lyme disease. 

We delve into the five stress factors affecting cellular health—nutritional, toxic, and physical stress, as well as the importance of downtime and microbial influences. Bill explains how herbs can serve as cell protectants, promoting recovery without the side effects associated with pharmaceuticals. If you're looking to understand how herbs can play a crucial role in your healing journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Eric Osansky, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, about Graves' disease, a condition often overshadowed by Hashimoto's thyroiditis. We break down the key differences between these two autoimmune thyroid disorders, from symptoms like weight loss and hyperactivity in Graves' to the fatigue and weight gain associated with Hashimoto's. Dr. Osansky shares how stress can exacerbate autoimmune conditions and why managing stress is crucial for recovery. We also explore natural approaches to treatment, including dietary changes and herbal supplements. Plus, he emphasizes the importance of identifying personal triggers that may impact thyroid health. Whether you're navigating thyroid issues or simply seeking more knowledge, this episode equips you with practical insights and tools for your healing journey.